On October 12, the 7050 dwt cargo vessel B Line (IMO: 1062158) became disabled on the Bosphorus near Akıntıburnu, Turkey. The B Line was headed for Burgas from Haifa when it suffered a power blackout after main engine failure. The vessel requested assistance with authorities dispatching the tug Kurtarma 5 to the scene. The Kurtarma 5 took the B Line under tow and proceeded to an anchorage off Ahirkapi where it will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On October 3, the 80 meter long, 2865 dwt bulk carrier Ayed 1 (IMO: 9281138) collided with the 180 meter long, 37,744 dwt bulk carrier Bunun Ace (IMO: 9628570) in the Bosphorus near Pasalimani, Turkey. The two vessels attempted to avoid collision but collided at the stern on both vessels. The Ayed 1 sustained significant hull damage above the waterline on its starboard stern while the Bunun Ace sustained a 2 to 3 meter scrape along it’s port side hull.
During the incident the pilot on the Bunun Ace veered the bulk carrier towards the Üsküdar shoreline. The Bunun Ace, aided by the tug Kurtarma 5, was able to change course just a few meters before running ashore. This maneuver also caused the Bunun Ace to allide with the berthed 24 meter long ferry Ferci Saadet (MMSI: 271010517). There was no damage to the ferry.
Both the Ayed 1 and Bunun Ace were escorted safely to a nearby anchorage area for inspection. There are no reports of injuries or any pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 173 meter long, 26052 dwt cargo vessel Hazar went adrift on the Bosphorus near Çengelköy, Turkey. The Hazar had suffered a malfunction and became disabled and drifted towards the shoreline. The crew was able to restore power and reversed engines before dropping anchor. The Hazar then proceeded to a nearby anchorage where it was met by turkish patrol boats. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Hazar was en route to Livorno from Aradeniz.
